Ramar, a 50-year-old western lowland gorilla who was also Brookfield Zoo's oldest animal, was euthanized April 12 after suffering from a stomach and bowel blockage, according to a press release from the zoo.

Police in North Riverside and Riverside have partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation to crack down on distracted driving through increased patrols and enforcement zones throughout the rest of April, which is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce has taken down a Facebook post advertising an event at a local church on March 28 after it provoked outrage from people objecting to the conservative "family-values" organization connected to the event.

The village of Riverside is warning motorists to expect delays next weekend if you're traveling in the vicinity of First and Forest avenues due to construction planned in the northbound lanes of First Avenue beginning Friday, March 23.

As Winter Storm Mateo sweeps toward the Chicago area – bringing with it snow that is expected to accumulate up to a foot by the evening of Feb. 9 – schools and other public institutions have begun issuing closure or late opening notices.

Less than six months after losing electronics retailer H.H Gregg to bankruptcy, the village of North Riverside has welcomed wine and spirits giant Binny's Beverage Depot into the commercial property at 7250 Cermak Road. The store opened its doors on Nov. 10.

Motorists are being asked to avoid East Burlington Street east of Riverside's downtown due to a water main break. The street has been closed to traffic between North Herbert and North Delaplaine roads.